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For their debut recording, the six-strong Marian Consort explores music from late 16th- and early 17th-century Spain. This fascinating programme celebrates the rich compositional fruits of the Siglo de Oro’s intensely competitive musical culture. These luminary works, all dedicated to the Virgin Mary, demand performances of great intelligence and vocal commitment. The youthful Marians respond absolutely, bringing hushed intimacy and bristling excitement to some of the most gorgeously searing lines in the history of European polyphony.

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Juan Navarro: Regina caeli

Regina caeli

Francisco Guerrero: Maria Magdalene

Maria Magdalene

Alonso Lobo: Kyrie from Missa Maria Magdalene

Kyrie from Missa Maria Magdalene

Francisco Guerrero: Ave Virgo sanctissima

Ave Virgo sanctissima

Juan Esquivel: Gloria from Missa Ave Virgo sanctissima

Gloria from Missa Ave Virgo sanctissima

Rodrigo Ceballos: O Virgo benedicta

O Virgo benedicta

Juan Esquivel: Credo from Missa Ave Virgo sanctissima

Credo from Missa Ave Virgo sanctissima

Alonso Lobo: Ave Regina caelorum

Ave Regina caelorum

Alonso Lobo: Sanctus from Missa Maria Magdalene

Sanctus from Missa Maria Magdalene

Sebastian de Vivanco: O sacrum convivium

O sacrum convivium

Alonso Lobo: Benedictus from Missa Maria Magdalene

Benedictus from Missa Maria Magdalene

Sebastian de Vivanco: Magnificat Primi Toni

Magnificat Primi Toni

Francisco Guerrero: Pastores loquebantur

Pastores loquebantur

Francisco Guerrero: Agnus Dei from Missa Sancta et immaculata

Agnus Dei from Missa Sancta et immaculata

Reviews

23rd December 2010

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“Formed by countertenor Rory McCleery, the Oxford-based Marian Consort makes its recording debut with a disc devoted, appropriately enough given its name, to works dedicated to the Virgin Mary...Fluent performances.”